Description
This Chicken Nuggets Recipe is a delicious homemade version of the classic favorite. Tender chicken pieces are marinated in buttermilk and coated with a flavorful mixture of breadcrumbs and spices before being fried to crispy perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 2 large chicken breasts or thighs cut into 1–2 inch pieces
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For the Coating:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 ½ cups breadcrumbs or panko
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano or parsley
For Frying or Air-Frying:
- Cooking oil for frying (vegetable or canola oil) or spray oil for air-frying
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine chicken pieces with buttermilk, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the Coating: In separate bowls, place flour with salt and pepper, beaten eggs with milk, and breadcrumbs with Parmesan cheese and oregano.
- Coat and Fry: Dredge marinated chicken in flour, dip in egg mixture, then coat with breadcrumbs. Fry in hot oil until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Enjoy hot chicken nuggets with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For a healthier option, consider air-frying the chicken nuggets instead of deep-frying.
- You can customize the seasoning in the coating mixture to suit your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg